Dining: Are you craving a big night out, but feeling the pinch of inflation? Do you want to get away from it all, but can’t bear to get on a plane and witness how little the U.S. dollar now buys? Well, as close as Gravesend, there is a Russian nightclub where your dollar seems to have all of the purchasing power of the ruble, circa 1989. Comments (1).

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Sexy at 60

Saturday, September 6: Heard of speed dating? Tonight, DUMBO’s newest venue, Galapagos Art Space, is hosting a night of speed entertainment. Vox Novus is presenting “60×60,” an evening of 60 compositions by 60 composers. Each 60-second song is accompanied by choreography. Now that’s what we mean when we say we want more bang for our buck.

8 pm. Galapagos Art Space, 16 Main St. at Water Street in DUMBO. $10. For information, call (718) 222-8500 or visit www.galapagosartspace.com.

Hip-hop and shoppin’

Sunday, September 7: The Brooklyn Urban Arts Market makes shopping even more fun with live music. Today, legendary hip-hop artist Afrika Bambaataa, pictured, will play the outdoor bazaar on a bill with CX KiDTRONiK, “The Ramm:Ell:Zee” and Mickey Factz.

Noon to 6 pm. Brooklyn Urban Arts Market, on Myrtle Avenue between Grand Avenue and Emerson Place in Clinton Hill. Free. For information, visit www.brooklynurbanartsmarket.ning.com.

’Spotting Irv

Wednesday, September 10: Author Irvine Welsh — of “Trainspotting” fame — is slated to read from his latest novel, “Crime,” tonight at PowerHouse Books in DUMBO. It’s one of only two NYC appearances by the Scottish scribe, who will stick around for questions-and-answers and a reception.

7 pm to 8 pm. PowerHouse Books, 37 Main St. at Water Street in DUMBO. Free. For information, call (718) 666-3049 or visit www.powerhousearena.com.

9-11 night

Thursday, September 11: It’s time, again, to reflect on the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and why we still haven’t caught Osama Bin Laden. Sigh. Tonight, join fellow frustrated souls at the Issue Project Room, which is presenting Syntax Error’s film “In the Shadow of No Towers (After Art Spiegelman),” narrated live by Eric Bogosian.

8 pm. Issue Project Room, The (OA) Can Factory, 232 Third St., third floor, at Third Avenue in Gowanus. $20. For more information, call (718) 330-0313 or visit www.issueprojectroom.org.

Banjo-nanza

Friday, September 12: Today through Sept. 14, the 11th annual “Park Slope Bluegrass & Old-Time Jamboree” presents a long list of events. Tonight, James Reams & The Barnstormers, pictured, kick off the weekend-long celebration with an 8 pm concert.

Doors open at 7:30 pm. Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, Prospect Park West at Second Street in Park Slope. $10 adults, $6 children. For information, call (718) 768-2972 or visit gchmusic.org.

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‘Crime’ pays

By Lisa J. Curtis

DUMBO: “Trainspotting” author Irvine Welsh to read from his new book, “Crime,” in DUMBO. Comment.

‘Red’ alert

By Lisa J. Curtis

Coney Island: Coney Island Sideshow star Insectavora to release a new DVD. And she’s singing? Comment.

Go with the “Flow”

Cinema: “Flow,” a new documentary by Brooklyn filmmaker Irena Salina about one of our most necessary — and endangered resources — water, will finally get a run in a theater, beginning Sept. 12. Comment.